Blotter-holder.



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L. w. WILLSON.

BLOTTER HOLDER. v

(Application filed Feb. 16, 1902.)

(No Model.)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LEO W. WILLSON, OF BATTLEOREEK, MICHIGAN.

BLOTTER-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 713,266, dated November 11, 1902.

Application filed February 15,1902. Serial No. 94,250- No model.) 1

Blotter-Holder, of which the following-is a' to support a blotter-pad upon the wrist in a convenient position for use and obviate the necessity for constantly reaching for a blotter-pad. 7

One of the objects of the invention is to provide aholding means which may be readily attached and detached from the wrist and adj ustable thereon, and also easily and quickly attachable and detachable from the blotterpad.

Another object of the invention. is to provide a blotter-pad of a novel and convenient shape to adapt it to the hand of the user and avoid any obstruction to the free action of the fingers or hand while in use, all as hereinafter shown and described, and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings illustrative of the invention, Figure 1 is a perspective view of ahand holding a pen and with one of the improved blotter-holders and blotters attached to the Wrist, the view being taken from the inner side of the hand. Fig. 2 is a similar view taken from the outer side of the hand. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the holder and blotter-pad detached. Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional detail of the adjustable fastening means of the wrist-clasp.

In this invention are comprised two portions-a clasp adapted to be attached to the wrist of the writing-hand and also adapted to support the blotter-pad and the blotterpad itself of a novel and peculiar shape, so that its presence will not interfere with the free action of the fingers of the writing-hand. The clasp part consists of a band 1, preferably of spring metal, such as steel, formed to engage the wrist, with the lower part preferablyflat and the upper part curved and with the ends overlapping at the top, as shown. In one ofthe overlapping ends are formed a series of tongues 2, and in the other overlapping end is formed a series of corresponding depressions 3 and with apertures 4 at one end ous sizes.

of each depression, with which the tongues are adapted to engage, as shown. The tongues "are formed by being cut out of and pressed up from the body of the metal, as shown. The depressions 3thus form recessesin which the tongues are entirely concealed, so that 'noportion projeotsabove the body of the band to offer obstructions to the clothing of the wearer or to catch upon the fingers. This is an important feature of the invention.

By having a series of the tongues, depressions, and perforations the clasp may be adjusted to the wrist and also to wrists of vari- The blotter-pad is indicated as a whole at 5 and is formed with the rear part 6 contracted and attached to the lower fiat portion of the clasp 1, while the forward part is curved outward somewhat in conformity to the hand at the base of the thumb of the hand to which it is attached, as shown-at 7, while the forward side of the blotter is formed inclining backward, as'at 8, to avoid coming in contact with or offering any obstruction to the smaller fingers of the writer. This combined lateral extension and inclined form of the forward part of the blotter is also an important feature of the invention, as it leaves the fingers entirely free to support the hand in writing, while at the same time leaving the larger portion of the blotter intact beneath the ball of the thumb and hand,where it is most effective and where it is most required. The presence of the blotter upon the wrist does not,therefore,oi1"er any obstruction to the free action of the fingers in writing, while at the same time being of ample size to adequately supply the requisite blotting-surface.

The means employed for securing the end '6 of the blotter-pad to the band consists of re blotter-pad from said hand, one or more depressions in one of said overlapping ends and with an aperture at one end of each depression, one or more tongues upon the other of said overlapping ends and adapted to engage said apertures and lie Within the imperforate portion of said depression, substantially as described.

2. In a blotter-pad holder, a band adapted to encircle the wrist, said band being provided withalower fiat portion having tongues struck up from the same and adapted to engage and hold the blotter-pad and the upper portion of said band being provided with overlapping ends provided respectively with struck-up tongues and with apertures and depressions for receiving said tongues, substantially as set forth.

tion of the holding-band, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LEO W. \VILLSON.

Witnesses:

LORELL CURTIS, PHILIP Ross. 

